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MAINTENANCE and  ADJUSTMENTS

Your GAMMA stringing machine is adjusted for optimum performance at the factory and needs
no further adjustments before use. After extensive use however, the machine may need minor
adjusments as follows :

Turntable Bushing Adjustment

The turntable bushing is adjusted at the
factory for optimum performance. After time
and use, the turntable bushings may need
minor adjustment. An adjustment is indi-
cated when noticeable turntable looseness
or wobble occurs while stringing.

To adjust the fit between the turntable pin
and the bushings, tighten the set screw at
the top of the bushing using a 3mm hex
wrench. Tighten until the turntable rotates
smoothly without excessive free play.

Adjustment

Knob

Adjusting the Clamps

The clamps provided with your stringing
machine will need minor adjustments ac-
cording to string type, construction, and
gauge.

To adjust, route the string through the racquet
as if you were beginning the main strings.
Clamp the strings and pull tension. If the
string slips through the jaws of the clamp,
tighten the clamp by turning the adjustment
knob opposite of the handle, in the clockwise
direction. If the clamp leaves impressions or
damages the string, it is too tight and must

be adjusted by turning the adjustment knob counterclockwise.

The clamp jaws must be clean and free from dirt, oil, and any string coating for them to grip
properly. Clean the clamp jaws with alcohol.

Note:

 The string clamps supplied with your stringing machine can accomodate tight string

patterns such as badminton. Depending on the string pattern, the clamp will spread the strings
slightly which will not compromise the quality of the string job.

Summary of Contents for X-6

Page 1: ...Copyright 2004 GAMMA Sports All Rights Reserved OWNER S MANUAL Issue 1 May 2004 X 6 STRINGING MACHINE Provided by www gssalliance com ...

Page 2: ...gligence abuse misuse unauthorized alteration shipping handling or part wear and tear as a result of normal use Routine maintenance adjustment and cleaning required to ensure proper operation are the responsibility of the purchaser and are not covered under the terms of this warranty These include but are not limited to String Clamp adjustment as described on page 12 Turntable Bushing Adjustment a...

Page 3: ...m Accomodates All Racquets Without Adapters Parallel Jaw Rotating Ratchet Gripper w Diamond Dust Coated Gripping Surfaces Two Composite Floating Clamps w Thumb Screw Adjustment High Strength Extruded Aluminum Frame with Durable Anodized Finish and Convenient Padded Tool Tray Unique Internal Drawer System for Storing Tools and Adap tors Can be upgraded to X 6FC w Professional Dual Action Fixed Stri...

Page 4: ...Stand Installation Remove the M5 bolts from the 2 brackets located in the rear slots of the machine base using the 5MM hex key Slide the brackets to the right end of the base and position the winder stand over the brackets aligning the holes in the base of the winder stand with the holes in the brackets Attach the winder support stand using the M5 bolts Install all 4 bolts loosely at first and the...

Page 5: ...e side of the turntable Remove Mounting Bolts While holding the mounting plate on the inside of the turntable remove the support post mounting bolts NOTE There are two Nylon washers that are are included for shipping purposes only Remove and discard the nylon washers Repeat procedure on the opposite side of the turntable Support Post Installation To install the support posts you must first remove ...

Page 6: ...er supports gen tly and squarely contact the frame Adjusting the Frame Support Posts Loosen the lock bolts of the frame support posts and space them apart with the frame support slides separated by the approximate length of the racquet head Although it is not required it is good practice to center the support posts on the turntable Lock one of the posts in position by tightening the lock bolt and ...

Page 7: ... frame supports in the same order as before Do not overtighten any of the supports as racquet damage may occur The supports should be tightened to the point where the racquet frame will not move in the mounting system when the handle is grasped and attempts are made to move it Should any supports lose contact with the frame while stringing they should be re tightened MOUNTING THE FRAME ...

Page 8: ...nob on the side of the drop weight Slide the weight in the appropriate direction until the face closest to the string gripper is indexed with the desired tension mark on the tension bar Getting Started Clamping the First Main String To begin stringing the main strings thread the two ends of the string through the two center holes at the appropriate end of the frame and continue through the opposit...

Page 9: ... lift the tension bar above horizontal and gently lower the bar under its own weight If the tension bar drops below horizontal repeat the above action until the bar comes to rest parallel to the racquet When the correct tension is attained the dropweightbarwillresthorizontallyasshown For accurate tensioning it must be lowered and come to rest at horizontal without assis tance Manually forcing the ...

Page 10: ...r one or two piece string ing This will determine the starting point for the cross strings If applicable tie the first cross string using an appropriate starting knot Completing the String Job Weave the cross strings over and under the main strings being careful to alternate the weave of each consecutive cross string so as to be opposite of the previously installed cross string Once the final cros...

Page 11: ...spring loaded latch handle Pull the latch handle toward the outside of the end cap to release latch from the end cap and slide the drawer out To close the drawer simply slide the drawer back inside the base and the latch with automatically lock into place ADDITIONAL FEATURES Cutting Block A cutting block is provided to provide a surface for cutting a point on the strings using a razor blade cutter...

Page 12: ...the same manner as for traditional awls The Pathfinder awl must be in the closed position before insertion Once the awl is inserted pull the handle of the awl outward while holding the tip section in place leaving the outer sheath in the grommet hole Insert the end of the string into the center of the sheath While holding pressure on the string slowly pull the sheath out of the grommet hole to lea...

Page 13: ...ting the Clamps The clamps provided with your stringing machine will need minor adjustments ac cording to string type construction and gauge Toadjust routethestringthroughtheracquet as if you were beginning the main strings Clamp the strings and pull tension If the string slips through the jaws of the clamp tighten the clamp by turning the adjustment knob opposite of the handle in the clockwise di...

Page 14: ...MFSPP 25 25A 26 27 28 29 30 30A 31 MRSG 34 35 37 83A 88 MMSPP 140 141 142 143 144 145 146A 147 148 161 162 163 DESCRIPTION TURNTABLE BUSHING RUBBER FEET CAP SCREW M8 BUSHING SET SCREW WASHER M8 FRAME SUPPORT SLIDE BADMINTON ADAPTER TENNIS ADAPTER TENSION BAR SET SCREW TENSION BAR CAP DROP WEIGHT KNOB FRONT WT BADMINTON BACK WIEGHT TENNIS TENSION BAR DRUM SET SCREW STRING GRIPPER DRUM STRING GRIPPE...

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